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Available
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Publication
Charlesbridge (2012), 32 pages
Description
Shares the story of how George Washington had a home built for the future presidents.
User reviews
LibraryThing member KristiBernard
In the early years of this great nation, around the time when the colonies fought for freedom from England, one man who was trust worthy and brave stood out. His name was George Washington. As the first president of the United States, he had a long list of things he wanted to accomplish, one such
Clever rhyme and fact filled tidbits show readers with excellent water colored illustrations just how much work was involved in building a magnificent structure that we've all come to recognize. The back of the book has a list of facts in regards to how this house has changed with each president over the years. There are facts in the author's notes and a list of resources readers can utilize to learn even more.
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thing was to build a special house that could be a great symbol to this nation. The President presented a contest for the best concept and awarded a $500 prize. As the construction began, the President helped too, by surveying, measuring and pounding stakes.Clever rhyme and fact filled tidbits show readers with excellent water colored illustrations just how much work was involved in building a magnificent structure that we've all come to recognize. The back of the book has a list of facts in regards to how this house has changed with each president over the years. There are facts in the author's notes and a list of resources readers can utilize to learn even more.
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LibraryThing member Sullywriter
Nicely done with juxtaposition of factual information with rhyming text. Wish a bit more had been said about the role of slaves in the construction.
LibraryThing member stoppe3
I really enjoyed this book for many reasons. First, at the end of the book the author has a references page that shows where she got her information from and also lists places to go to find out more information, if interested, Next, I like that after the story is told the author lists all of the
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changes that have happened to The White House since it was built. Changes and updates are as recent as Barack and Michelle Obama planting a garden in 2009. The third thing that I like about this book is that every page has the main text of the left page, and on the right page there is a poem that adds a line about the house with each new page. The main idea of this book is to teach readers about George Washington and the building of The White House. Show Less
LibraryThing member LenoreR
What a fun twist on an old nursery rhyme with a little insight on what it took to build the President's House!
LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
What a cute way to teach a little history about the building of the White House. The House that George Built is a take on the old song/poem The House that Jack Built. It follows the steps that it took to build the White House starting with the finding the land, drawing the plans, digging the hole,
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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etc. Along with that it gives history of exactly what building was like back then. It also tells about the fact that George Washington was finished his term as President before the house was even finished. At the end there are some resources and facts to enhance the story. A good book for younger children to learn some history.I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Awards
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Nonfiction — 2015)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2013)
Illinois Reads (3-5 — 2016)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 11.38 inches
ISBN
1580892620 / 9781580892629